Slater, Iowa

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Slater is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Slater is located at 41°52′49″N, 93°40′54″W (41.880265, -93.681642)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.

There are several parks within the city, and a noticeable attraction is the bi-annual 4th of July celebration.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,306 people, 532 households, and 369 families residing in the city. The population density was 410.0/km² (1,057.6/mi²). There were 555 housing units at an average density of 174.2/km² (449.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.46% White, 0.31% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.08% from two or more races.

There were 532 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

Slater is the hometown of the now famous Brandon Mitchell.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $58,036. Males had a median income of $37,760 versus $27,031 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,647. About 0.6% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.